Analytical predictions of non-Gaussian distribution parameters for stellar plasmas

TL;DR

This paper derives analytical expressions for non-Gaussian distribution parameters, like the nonextensive parameter q, specifically applied to stellar plasma systems, addressing debates on the formalism's physical relevance.

Contribution

It provides new analytical formulas for non-Gaussian parameters tailored to stellar plasmas, enhancing understanding of nonextensive statistical mechanics in astrophysical contexts.

Findings

Derived explicit formulas for q in stellar plasmas

Applied formulas to plasma systems in stellar cores

Contributed to the debate on non-Gaussian formalism relevance

Abstract

Stimulated by the recent debate on the physical relevance and on the predictivity of q-Gaussian formalism, we present specific analytical expressions for the parameters characterizing non-Gaussian distributions, such as the nonextensive parameter q, expressions that we have proposed for different physical systems, an important example being plasmas in the stellar cores.